| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $238.28 | 4.498% | $248.9978 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.63 | 5.743% | $100.0646 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.83 | 7.732% | $163.5695 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.76 | 10.842% | $20.794 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.58 | 3.497% | $114.447 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.81 | 13.384% | $200.4743 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.68 | 8.173% | $40.7596 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.57 | $889.1068 | $889.10 | $889.05 | $889.20 | |